Monthly Archives: October 2014

NBC Nightly News- How Safe Is the Artificial Turf Your Child Plays On?

October 12, 2014 Turf and Sod Michael Jamison

Over the years natural turf growers and artificial turf proponents have debated as to which form of ground cover is best for playgrouds and athletic fields. Natural turf is a living organism that must be maintained and monitored. It has served as a nourishing carpet for athletic fields since the beginning of recreational sports. Throughout... Read More

4 R’s of Environmental Stewardship

The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) issued a video this week explaining how farmers can practice conservation methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This mainly pertains to the application of nitrogen, which is one of the most widely used and needed fertilizers in the world. The 4 R’s: applying fertilizer at the (1) Right source at... Read More